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TexasTowelie

(124,292 posts)
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 02:39 AM Yesterday

Epstein Exception? Why a Diversionary War in Venezuela Is a Bad Idea - William Spaniel



The first window for major military action in Venezuela has arrived, right as the Epstein files are dominating U.S. headlines. As a result, there is much speculation that Trump will begin a war in Venezuela for the purposes of distracting the media, the public, and Congress from less flattering stories. Today, we take a deep dive into diversionary war. This video explains why if a hypothetical war in Venezuela begins for that purpose, it will mostly not work---with one very important exception.

0:00 A Diversionary War in Venezuela?
2:03 What Is a Diversionary War?
4:42 Manufacturing a Rally 'Round the Flag
6:02 Diversionary Incentives as a Cause of War
7:32 Trump's Potential Diversionary Plans
11:25 Trust Issues
13:27 Target Issues
18:07 Timing Issues
18:53 The Epstein Files and Bandwidth Issues
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Epstein Exception? Why a Diversionary War in Venezuela Is a Bad Idea - William Spaniel (Original Post) TexasTowelie Yesterday OP
He may not. mwmisses4289 Yesterday #1

mwmisses4289

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1. He may not.
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 08:42 AM
Yesterday

Why?
Venezuela is already pushing back, and Bolivia and Columbia have both said they would help Venezuela if trump attacks. Brazil also said they would help Venezuela (back when t first started floating this idea some months ago). T wants their resources, he thought they would be an easy target, and he's finding that they are willing to fight back.

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